Expression of Love

Hello Stampers,

Are you anxiously awaiting the arrival of your order from the new catalog?  I am!  But I sprang for expedited shipping, so the first of my 2 orders will be delivered on Friday!!!  Oh, happy day!  Unfortunately, a lot of it will be unpacked and re-packed for next week's big move.

Friday is a big day for me.  Not only will I get my order tomorrow afternoon, but I am going out to lunch with my co-workers for my "good bye lunch".  Even though I'll still be working with them after we move, I won't be in the office 4 days per week.  I'm really looking forward to our time away from the office on Friday!

And since we're at the end of the week, I have another great card for you from my very talented sister.  Her creativity never ceases to amaze me.  Her card today uses the super cute Painter's Palette set.

Supply List:

Painter's Palette Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Playful Palette Designer Series Paper Stack
$10.00

Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

Sweet Sugarplum 3/8" (1 Cm) Ruched Ribbon
$8.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$9.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

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Need a catalog?  If you need a catalog and don't have a current demonstrator, just let me know.  I'll get one right out to you!



Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!




First up, for the month of June, hosts can get $35 USD in Extra Stampin’ Rewards when they host a stamping event with $350 USD or more in sales. That’s more money to use for products in the new annual catalog, and you know there are PLENTY of new products we alll want to bring home. Remember, Stampin’ Rewards can be used on a Starter Kit, so this is a great time to start your business for less!

Free Stamps for new Coast to Coast Stampers!




That’s right! Every new recruit who joins my Coast to Coast Stampers this month will get two FREE stamp sets in their Starter Kit. That’s an added value of up to $104 USD!!!  Plus, anyone hosting an event with you in June can also get Extra Stampin’ Rewards, which can be used towards your Starter Kit. Have the stars aligned or what? 

The details:

• Promotion Period: June 1–30, 2016
• New recruits who join during the promotion period may choose two stamp sets from the new annual catalog to be included in the Starter Kit for free.
• Bundles and kits cannot be selected as free stamp sets for this promotion.
• Promotion Deadlines: New recruits must be submitted online or by fax by the times below in order to receive free stamps.

I truly can't remember a better time to sign up!  So, if becoming a demo is something you've been thinking about, don't miss this great opportunity!  I would love to have you join my team, Coast to Coast Stampers!  If you have any questions about becoming a demo - whether hobby or to start a business, just let me know!  Even if you decide being a demo isn't for you, there is no obligation to purchase anything more.  So what do you have to lose?

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Cheers

Greetings stampers! 

Today is the day!  The new catalog is finally here! I, for one, shout a big Hooray! to that!!!

I have a card for you today that uses several of the new products + a retired product.  But, before I get to that, I have a couple of big announcements from Stampin' Up! you won't want to miss!



First up, for the month of June, hosts can get $35 USD in Extra Stampin’ Rewards when they host a stamping event with $350 USD or more in sales. That’s more money to use for products in the new annual catalog, and you know there are PLENTY of new products we alll want to bring home. Remember, Stampin’ Rewards can be used on a Starter Kit, so this is a great time to start your business for less!

Free Stamps for new Coast to Coast Stampers!




That’s right! Every new recruit who joins my Coast to Coast Stampers this month will get two FREE stamp sets in their Starter Kit. That’s an added value of up to $104 USD!!!  Plus, anyone hosting an event with you in June can also get Extra Stampin’ Rewards, which can be used towards your Starter Kit. Have the stars aligned or what? 

The details:

• Promotion Period: June 1–30, 2016
• New recruits who join during the promotion period may choose two stamp sets from the new annual catalog to be included in the Starter Kit for free.
• Bundles and kits cannot be selected as free stamp sets for this promotion.
• Promotion Deadlines: New recruits must be submitted online or by fax by the times below in order to receive free stamps.

I truly can't remember a better time to sign up!  So, if becoming a demo is something you've been thinking about, don't miss this great opportunity!  I would love to have you join my team, Coast to Coast Stampers!  If you have any questions about becoming a demo - whether hobby or to start a business, just let me know!  Even if you decide being a demo isn't for you, there is no obligation to purchase anything more.  So what do you have to lose?

And now my card!   

I used the new Pineapple stamp (141746 ) stamped in Emerald Envy (#141396) and Delightful Dijon (#138327).  I snipped the pineapple and adhered it to a piece of DSP from the Affectionately Yours DSP (#141632).  "Cheers" is from the retiring Greetings Thinlits.  The card front is attached to a piece of Crumb Cake cardstock (#120953).

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Need a catalog?  If you need a catalog and don't have a current demonstrator, just let me know.  I'll get one right out to you!

Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Thirty Times Two

Hello stampers!

I hope you are enjoying the long Memorial Day weekend.  We've spent a lot of time packing, but also had time for holiday traditions and good food!

Back in February, I shared that the first three of my Mom's grandchildren tuned 30 this year.  The oldest had his birthday in February.  Several days ago, the other two celebrated their birthdays.  No, not twins, but cousins, born on the same day, 12 hour apart.  We all told my Mom that's what she got for saying she was ready for grand kids - three in a little more than 90 days!

At any rate, here are the cards I created for their birthdays.

Her card uses the retiring Talented Trio stamp set and his uses the retiring Skating By stamp set. (Both sets are now sold out).  Both are watercolored using Aqua Painters and colors from the new In Color collection.

Supply List:

Number Of Years Photopolymer Bundle
$49.25

It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack
$26.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Aqua Painters
$17.00

Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.00

2016-2018 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads
$27.50

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Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Affectionately Yours

Hello stampers!

And hello Memorial Day weekend!  While enjoying the long weekend, I hope you'll take a minute to reflect on the reasons we celebrate this holiday and give thanks for those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for us.

As is the norm here, at the end of the week I share a card from my very talented sister,  Today is no exception.  Her card is a sneak peek card using products from the Affectionately Yours product suite from the new catalog.  Stamp set, DSP, embossing folder, and washi tape.  All from the same coordinating product suite.

Stop back next week.  I have a few more great cards to share - and then I'll be taking a couple of weeks off for the big move back to Pennsylvania.

The new catalog goes live June 1!  I'll be placing an order by 6:00 AM on the 1st, so get your orders in!

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Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Sneak Peek - Friendship

Hi everyone!

I'm so excited!  My new catalog open house is on Saturday and I can't wait for you to see first hand what is inside!  I love it, and I know you will too!

But first, it's time for a card from my very talented sister!  She has a great sneak peek card for you today.  The stamp set, the DSP, the cardstock, the ink colors, washi tape, and the ribbon are all from the new catalog!

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Paper Pumpkin Special Offer - Special Offer for New Paper Pumpkin Subscribers!  Are you a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not, I have a great offer available for new subscribers that choose either the monthly subscription option or the 6 month or longer prepaid subscription offer. 

For new subscribers that choose me as your Stampin Up demonstrator, and choose one of the options mentioned above, I will send you a Paper Pumpkin tote bag and a full size "D" block!   

This special offer is also available to those of you that signed up for the 3 month prepaid option during Sale-a-bration.  If you renew your subscription under the monthly or 6 month prepaid option, with me as your demo, I will send these bonus items to you as well! 

Sign up by July 1, 2016!

New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Many Manly Occasions

Hello stampers!

As I write this post, it has FINALLY stopped raining here!  What a gloomy and chilly stretch of days we've had here!  Not spring-like at all!!!

**My open house is this Saturday from 1-4.  Stop by for your copy of the new catalog, see some of the new products, see some samples, and make a card!  Everyone that stops by leaves with some goodies and a chance to win free product!

Monday brightened significantly when I ran out to get the mail and found my Paper Pumpkin had arrived!  Woohoo!!!  This month's kit has a great stamp set appropriate for all the men in your life..and I know we all need "men stamps".  Mostly following the kit directions, here are a couple of cards I made up.  It doesn't really show up in the photo, but for the "Father's Day" card, I sponged some Crumb Cake ink over the cut out design.

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Bravo

Hi Stampers!

We made it...time for another weekend!  Phew!

Today's card from my very talented sister not only features one of my favorite sets that is retiring on June 1, but also a very cool background!  Thankfully she included an additional picture to show how the background was created!

First, here is the card:

And now, here is the picture showing how she created the background:

Pretty cool, huh?

Supply List:

Bravo Photopolymer Stamp Set
$24.00

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Sneak Peek - Swirly Bird Birthday

Hi everyone,

Well, it didn't take long!  I've found one of my favorite bundles from the new catalog!  The stamp set is Swirly Bird and the thinlits are Swirly Scribbles.  I know you'll want to add this bundle to your wish list!  My card also features two of the new In Colors - Flirty Flamingo and Peek-a-boo Peach.  So fun and fresh!  The greeting for my card is from All About Everything, from the April Paper Pumpkin kit.

My Open House is May 21.  I hope you'll be able to stop by.  I will have new catalogs, give-aways, a free gift for every attendee, and ordering specials!  Plus you will have the opportunity to make a card using the new products!  Hope to see you there!  This will be my last event in Missouri.  Future events will be from my new home in Elizabeth PA!

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie

Dahlia in Watermelon Wonder

Hello stampers!

Happy Mother's Day!  My weekend was wonderful!  I was spoiled by DH and my wonderful sons all weekend long!  In addition, I was able to find a little time for crafting as well!  Woohoo!  My kind of weekend!

I love the dahlia in the Definitely Dahlia set.  I stamped it on a piece of  Whisper White cardstock in Watermelon Wonder and snipped it out.  I added Wink of Stella in clear to the petals.  The leaves are from the Remarkable You set.  They are stamped in Mossy Meadow on Mossy Meadow carstock and snipped as well.  The flower and leaves are adhered to a piece of Everyday Chic DSP with Dimensionals.  A piece of Watermelon Wonder cardstock is adhered to a Thick Whisper White cardstock base.

Supply List:

Definitely Dahlia Clear-Mount Background Stamp
$12.75

Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$33.00

Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
$10.50

Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$10.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$8.50

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Everyday Chic Designer Series Paper
$11.00

Paper Snips
$10.00

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush
$8.00

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New Catalog Open House - May 21, 2016 1:00 - 4:00 PM - Stop by to pick up a copy of the new catalog, see new products, enjoy some snacks, and make a card using new products.   This is a free event.   There will be free gifts and ordering specials for attendees!

If you are placing an online order, and your order is under $150.00, please use the Hostess Code shown in the box  on the upper right side of the page.  (If your order is over $150.00, don't use this code as doing so will forfeit your hostess benefits!)

If you have any questions or comments or if there is anything I can do for you, feel free to contact me!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Happy Stampin'!  

Melanie